Category: News

Preparing for Hurricane Maria Once again Puerto Rico faces a new challenge in the form Hurricane Maria, #StayStrongPR. According to meteorologists, this unprecedented Hurricane Maria might hit the island with category 5 strength. This is a catastrophic storm and it is important to prepare for the worst-case scenario. My thoughts and prayers are with the people...

Congratulations to Negocios Now and to Clemente Nicado for the excellent work they do on behalf of the Hispanic Community and thank you for this recognition. More about Negocios Now Founded in 2007 by Nicado Publishing Company, Negocios Now is a national award-winning publication and the Midwest’s most dynamic news source for growing Hispanic businesses, focusing primarily on business...

Hispanic Heritage Month with USHLI The mission of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) is to fulfill the promises and principles of democracy by empowering minorities and similarly disenfranchised groups and by maximizing civic awareness and participation in the electoral process. USHLI is a Chicago-based national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization, and a member of...

Preparing for Hurricane Irma One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded is on its way to Puerto Rico. According to meteorologists, this unprecedented Hurricane Irma might hit the island with category 5 strength. This is a storm we have not seen before and it is important to prepare for the worst case scenario....

Education reform has always been at the top on my list because when it comes to our future there is not a better investment than the education of our children. It was great to see parents and kids together today at Mary Lyons Elementary for their 1st day of school. I wish you all a...

Congratulations and thank you to Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward and the students at Locke Elementary School for the renovation and replacement of the dirt and mud playing grounds with a new, beautiful field and the amazing playground. Kids Josephine Locke EWlementaru School now have a safer environment for their recess and play time. #36thWard #Education...

– I voted for bipartisan compromise reform that puts us closer than ever to fixing Illinois’ broken school funding formula – one of the most unfair systems in the country. – Instead of pursuing the governor’s path of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans sat down and came to an agreement...

Rep. Arroyo receives 100% “Environmental Champion” rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) Rep. Luis Arroyo is proud to receive the 100% “Environmental Champion” rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for his voting record on behalf of environmental laws and policies. The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund engages in education and outreach and provides...

THERE IS NO PLACE FOR HATE IN ILLINOIS The House of Representatives passed House Resolution HR0569 which Repudiates and condemns white supremacists, neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and any other group that espouses hate and seeks to undermine the ideals of Illinois and the nation. Condemns the acts of violence in Charlottesville as domestic...